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When inspecting a hive last week I saw a bug that had legs on one side just like a Varroa Mite but was larger, about one eighth to three sixteenths lo...
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Hive bug #885353
Asked September 15, 2024, 9:36 PM EDT
When inspecting a hive last week I saw a bug that had legs on one side just like a Varroa Mite but was larger, about one eighth to three sixteenths long and slightly narrower. Reminded me of a small crab. It was dark in color. Sorry, no pictures. No camera.
Manistee County Michigan
Expert Response
Very interesting! Thanks for sharing. I'm not aware of any hive pests that fit with your description. Sometimes other insect species can end up in a hive or use the hive as shelter.
Here is a link of honey bee hive pests: A Quick Reference Guide to Honey Bee Parasites, Pests, Predators, and Diseases (psu.edu).
If you see it again, I'd love to see a photo!
